This piece was written as a compliment to handfast, heartfast. Yesterday, September 19, was the year-and-a-day date of the day mcc and I were handfasted. This was written as part of my gift to him in celebration. The date of this handfasting, regardless of when we finally 'legally' marry, is what we ourselves consider our 'anniversary'.


The wheel has turned, cycle complete
As now I nestle down to sleep
Beside you, near you, safe and warm
And I have finally found my home.

A day and year ago, my love,
You swore i"name of powers above,
Below, and present in this world
That it was I that you adored.

That you wished in life to travel,
Bound by cords that will not ravel,
By my side each moment true…
And I have sworn the same to you.

Together bound, purple and gold,
Forever—now, and when we"re old.
Share in laughters, share in tears,
Share life and love throughout our years.

We promised it with leafing flame
A year ago, and now the same
I choose to promise you again
Our lives are bound until the end.

Together till we leave this frame
And pass in peace to greenworld plane
Yet even then, when choose we creep,
Together, whole, our souls shall sleep.